Origin is a defense technology company that specializes in advanced autonomous systems. It was co-founded in 2022 by UAV industry serial entrepreneurs to address the growing security threats in Europe.

At Origin we develop highly advanced autonomous systems to enhance the capabilities of Europe and our NATO allies. We empower cost-efficient hardware with state-of-the-art software to deter and defend.

BEAK is a man-portable ISR drone with bomb-drop capability. Thanks to its modular design, BEAK is a versatile multi-purpose system with an extended range and reduced acoustic signature. The system collapses in a compact transportation case and can be assembled for flight in less than 5 minutes without tools.

Origin Ground Control: Open source software for multi-mission use in tactical environments, featuring advanced targeting for precision payload delivery. Dubulta pielietojuma kvadrakoptera izstrāde (Dual-use quadcopter development)

Origin Robotics’ flagship drone, BEAK, is already in service with the Ukrainian and two Nato member states' armed forces in Europe. Furthermore, the Latvian Cabinet of Ministers, in a ...

At Origin Robotics, we believe that addressing Europe’s growing security threats is a top priority. Drawing on decades of expertise in developing advanced unmanned aerial systems, we propel...

Nov 28, 2024 · Origin Robotics, a rising star in Latvia’s defence tech sector, has secured €4.5 million in funding from the European Defence Fund (EDF) to develop a revolutionary drone system equipped with laser-targeting capabilities.

Nov 28, 2024 · Latvian defence technology startup Origin has secured €4.5m ($4.75m) European Defence Fund grant to create a man-portable intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition, and reconnaissance (ISTAR) drone with laser targeting capability.

Oct 25, 2024 · Origin is a Riga-based defence technology startup specialising in advanced autonomous systems with a focus on airborne precision-guided weapon systems. The startup just received €4 million in financing.

Oct 28, 2024 · Latvian defense tech startup Origin Robotics has raised €4 million in pre-seed funding, with €2.4 million of provided capital coming from Change Ventures and €1.6 million in EU and Latvian Ministry of Defence grants.